How to manage stress
Learn about what causes stress and how you can reduce your stress levels in this informative article.
Stress is something that everyone feels at times and it can be as a result of experiencing challenges in life such as work, school or relationship problems.
Small amounts of stress can be a good thing as it can motivate someone to get things done. However, too much stress can cause problems such as feeling anxious, and even lead to physical problems such as high blood pressure and trouble sleeping.
How can you deal with stress?
- Test your levels with Stress Management Society's Individual Stress Test
- Get active! This is a good way of reducing feelings of stress.
Look at the NHS Better Health: Home workout videos.
Check out some activities on our Physical fitness activities in Brent article.
- Eat well. Diets that are high in fruit, vegetables and protein can help to help to keep us mentally and physically healthy. Email healthyliving@brent.gov.uk if you would like to book one of their healthy eating workshops.
Who can help me?
- Brent Talking Therapies is free, confidential NHS service which supports anyone experiencing anxiety, worry or depression.
- Single Point of Access is for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. It's also open to children and adults of all ages, to people who haven’t previously used mental health services and to carers and family members who might be concerned about someone. Call them on 0800 0234 650 or email cnw-tr.spa@nhs.net
- CNWL’s Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service is based at St Charles Hospital and offers anyone aged 18 or over experiencing non-urgent mental health difficulties the chance to talk to professionals about your mental health.
